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The disclosure relates to task completion trackers and more particularly pertains to a new task completion tracker for visually representing completion of a task.

The prior art relates to task completion trackers. Task completion trackers come in many forms, the most common of which are lists commonly made in notebooks or on other pieces of paper. However, such paper-based task trackers are easy to misplace, resulting in minimal utility. Thus, there is a need for a device which would indicate that a task has been completed, to remind users whether the task was already completed, or whether the task still needs to be completed. Ideally, such a device would include notations indicating the time, or date, on which the task was last completed. Such a device would also ideally be configured for storage on, or near, objects used in completing the task, so that the user always has the device ready when the task is completed.

An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a base. A disk is coupled to the base. A plurality of apertures extend through the disk. The plurality of apertures are arranged to define a circle on the disk. A dial is rotatably positioned between the disk and the base wherein the dial is rotatable relative to the base and the disk. An indicium is positioned on the dial. The indicium is alignable with a selectable aperture of the plurality of apertures such that the indicium is visible though the selectable aperture of the plurality of apertures when the dial is rotated wherein the indicium is configured to provide visual representation of completion of a task.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.

1 12 FIGS.through 10 With reference now to the drawings, and in particular tothereof, a new task completion tracker embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeralwill be described.

1 12 FIGS.through 10 12 12 14 16 18 12 18 14 12 18 20 22 22 As best illustrated in, the reminder devicegenerally comprises a base. The basegenerally has an upper sideand a lower side. A diskis coupled to the base. More specifically, the diskis generally coupled to the upper sideof the base. The diskgenerally includes a top surfaceand a bottom surface. The bottom surfaceis generally planar.

24 18 24 18 26 18 24 24 1 FIG. 12 FIG. A plurality of aperturesextend through the disk. The plurality of aperturesare generally arranged to define a circle on the disk. The circle may be positioned proximate to an external edgeof the disk. Each aperture of the plurality of aperturesmay have a square shape, as shown in. Alternatively, the plurality of aperturesmay be circular, as shown in. Other shapes are also contemplated.

72 18 12 72 12 18 72 28 30 28 30 32 28 28 18 30 18 22 18 28 28 28 22 18 18 12 72 12 18 18 12 A dialis rotatably positioned between the diskand the basewherein the dialis rotatable relative to the baseand the disk. The dialmay include a plateand a lipthat is coupled to and extends upwardly from the plate. For example, the lipmay be positioned to extend from an outer edgeof the plate. The plategenerally has a diameter exceeding a diameter of the diskwherein the lipis positioned to circumscribe the diskwhile the bottom surfaceof the diskis positioned flush against the plate. The plateis generally planar wherein the plateis rotatable beneath the bottom surfaceof the diskwhile the diskand the baseare statically positioned relative to each other. In other words, the dialis rotatable relative to the baseand the disk, but neither the disknor the baseneed to be rotatable relative to each other.

34 72 34 24 34 24 72 34 72 34 24 34 72 34 An indiciumis positioned on the dial. The indiciumis alignable with a selectable aperture of the plurality of aperturessuch that the indiciumis visible though the selectable aperture of the plurality of apertureswhen the dialis rotated wherein the indiciumis configured to provide a visual representation of completion of a task. For example, the dialmay be rotated to position the indiciumbeneath the selectable aperture of the plurality of aperturesto show that the task has been completed. The indiciummay be printed on the dial. The indiciummay be green, wherein the color of the indicium is configured to provide the visual representation of completion of the task, but other colors are also contemplated.

36 20 18 36 24 36 36 72 34 10 9 FIG. 10 11 FIGS.and 12 FIG. 10 FIG. A plurality of labelsmay be positioned on the top surfaceof the disk. Each label of the plurality of labelsis generally positioned adjacent to a respective aperture of the plurality of apertureswherein the plurality of labelsare configured to provide a visual representation of a time at which the task was last completed. For example, the plurality of labelsmay include months, as shown in, days, as shown in, and times, as shown in. More specifically, when a user needs to take a medication twice per day, theembodiment may be used to help the user track the last time the task was completed (i.e., when the medication was last taken.) When the user takes the medication on Sunday morning, the user can rotate the dialso that the indiciumis positioned beneath the respective aperture that is adjacent to the “Sun (a)” label. The user can then subsequently look at the reminder deviceto remember when the medication was last taken.

9 FIG. 9 FIG. 72 34 34 Similarly, when the task needs to be completed monthly, or every few months, the embodiment inmay be used. For example, if the task is to replace an air filter, the dialcan be rotated until the indiciumis positioned beneath the respective aperture adjacent to the label for the month when the air filter was last replaced (January, in our example using.) In subsequent months, the user can simply look at the indiciumto remember when the air filter was last replaced.

9 11 FIGS.and 10 12 FIGS.and 36 20 18 18 36 20 18 24 As shown in, the plurality of labelsmay be printed horizontally on the top surfaceof the diskto maximize space within a center of the disk. As shown in, the plurality of labelsmay be printed vertically on the top surfaceof the disk, for example to increase a number of apertures of the plurality of apertureswhich can be included.

38 28 72 38 28 72 40 28 72 38 40 24 40 24 A holemay extend through the plateof the dial. The holemay be centered on the plateof the dial. A plurality of flangesmay be coupled to and extend outwardly from the plateof the dialinto the hole. The plurality of flangesmay be spaced from each other by a distance that is complementary to a distance between adjacent pairs of the plurality of apertureswherein adjacent pairs of the plurality of flangesare positioned to flank each aperture of the plurality of apertures.

42 22 18 42 22 18 38 42 42 38 72 18 12 42 42 22 18 A hubmay be coupled to the bottom surfaceof the disk. The hubgenerally extends outwardly from the bottom surfaceof the disk. The holemay have a diameter exceeding a diameter of the hubwherein the hubis positioned to extend through the holewhile the dialis positioned between the diskand the base. The hubmay be circular. The hubmay be centered on the bottom surfaceof the disk.

44 42 44 40 44 34 72 24 44 40 44 72 18 44 72 18 44 72 72 48 A projectionmay be coupled to and extend outwardly from the hub. The projectionis generally positionable between adjacent pairs of the plurality of flangeswherein the projectionis configured to facilitate aligning the indiciumon the dialwith the selectable aperture of the plurality of apertures. The projectionmay have a size that is complementary to a distance between adjacent pairs of the plurality of flangeswherein the projectionis configured to releasably secure a position of the dialrelative to the disk. For example, the projectionmay contact adjacent pairs of the plurality of flanges to retain the position of the dialrelative to the disk. In other words, the projectionand the plurality of flanges inhibit the dialfrom being rotated unless the user manually rotates the dial, for example by pushing on the grip.

1 7 FIGS.- 46 12 46 14 12 42 46 42 46 46 18 12 42 46 18 12 42 46 72 12 18 In embodiments according to, a ringmay be coupled to the base. The ringgenerally extends upwardly from the upper sideof the base. The hubmay have a diameter exceeding a diameter of the ringwherein the hubcircumscribes the ring. The ringis thereby configured to secure a position of the diskrelative to the base. In other words, the hubcircumscribes the ringto inhibit the diskfrom sliding or moving laterally on the base. The huband the ringmay each be circular to facilitate rotation of the dialbetween the baseand the disk.

48 30 72 48 72 18 48 48 72 18 12 A gripmay be coupled to and extend outwardly from the lipof the dial. The gripis generally configured to facilitate rotation of the dialrelative to the disk. As shown in the Figures, the gripmay be hemispherical. The user may exert pressure on the gripto rotate the dialbetween the diskand the base.

50 18 50 24 50 50 50 10 50 50 A plurality of ribsmay be coupled to the disk. Each rib of the plurality of ribsis generally positioned within an associated aperture of the plurality of apertures. Each rib of the plurality of ribsmay have a check-mark shape wherein the plurality of ribsare configured to provide the visual representation of completion of the task. The plurality of ribsmay also have other shapes, for example to represent the task being completed. More specifically, when the reminder deviceis being used to track when the user gave their pets a dose of a flea and tick medication, each rib of the plurality of ribsmay have a shape that resembles the pet. In another example, the plurality of ribsmay each have a shape that corresponds with each respective label of the plurality of labels. More specifically, the rib within the respective aperture adjacent to the label for “MONDAY” may have an “M” shape, while the rib within the respective aperture adjacent to the label for “WEDNESDAY”may have a “W”shape.

52 20 18 24 52 20 18 52 36 52 A panelmay be positioned on the top surfaceof the disk, for example within the circle that is defined by the plurality of apertures. The panelmay be centered on the top surfaceof the disk. The panelmay be planar. The plurality of labelsmay be positioned on the panel.

1 11 FIGS.and 52 54 52 54 54 10 In embodiments according to, the panelmay include a whiteboard materialwherein the panelis configured to facilitate the user in writing the task being tracked using a dry erase marker. For example, when the user is tracking the last time the user took certain medications, the user may write “MEDS” or another term on the whiteboard material. The whiteboard materialalso allows the user to adjust which task is being tracked using the reminder device.

9 10 FIGS.and 56 56 56 52 56 52 In embodiments according to, the panel may include a logothat is configured to represent the task being tracked. For example, the logomay be a trademark associated with a particular brand of a particular product that is used for the task, such as a brand of medication or a brand of air filters. The logomay be printed directly on the panel. Alternatively, the logomay be positioned on a sticker that is adhesively engageable with the panel.

58 12 58 12 58 58 12 72 18 A couplermay be coupled to the base. The coupleris generally configured to releasably secure the baseto a surface wherein the coupleris configured to facilitate the user in visualizing the visual representation of completion of the task. For example, the couplermay releasably secure the base(along with the dialand the disk) to a furnace where the user is tracking replacement of air filters, or to a wall or cupboard near where the user stores medications.

5 FIG. 58 60 60 12 60 16 12 60 As shown in, the couplermay include a plurality of magnets. The plurality of magnetsmay be positioned, or even embedded, within the base. Alternatively, the plurality of magnetsmay be coupled to the lower sideof the base. The plurality of magnetsare generally configured to magnetically engage a magnetic material of the surface.

6 FIG. 7 FIG. 58 62 16 12 58 64 16 12 64 As shown in, the couplermay include a suction cupthat is coupled to and extends outwardly from the lower sideof the base. As shown in, the couplermay include a hook and loop materialthat is coupled to the lower sideof the base. For example, the hook and loop materialmay be VELCRO® pieces or COMMAND™ strips.

8 8 a b FIGS.and 58 66 14 12 66 68 42 68 66 66 68 42 12 18 70 16 12 70 66 68 12 18 As shown in, the couplermay include a postthat is coupled to and extends upwardly from the upper sideof the base. The postis generally threaded. A boremay extend into the hub. The boregenerally has a threading that is complementary to a threading of the postwherein the postis threadably couplable to the boreextending into the hubto secure the baseto the disk. Some embodiments may also include a handlethat is coupled to and extends outwardly from the lower sideof the base. The handleis generally configured to facilitate the user in threadably coupling the postto the boreto secure the baseto the disk.

10 58 58 66 68 18 72 12 12 66 66 68 10 In use, the reminder devicecan be stored anywhere, using the coupler. For example, when the couplerincludes the postand the bore, the diskand the dialcan be removed from the base, the basecan be positioned inside a cardboard box, such as a box of flea and tick medication for a pet, the postcan be pushed through the cardboard box, and the postcan be threadably coupled to the bore. That way, the user will see the reminder deviceevery time the user looks at the box of flea and tick medication, providing the visual representation of whether the user has given their pet the flea and tick medications.

52 52 56 52 54 10 52 10 52 10 The panelcan be used to identify the task that is being tracked, or a particular product that is associated with the task. In the flea and tick medication example above, the panelmay include the logofor the brand of flea and tick medication that the user prefers for their pet. Alternatively, the panelmay include the whiteboard material, allowing the user to write their own identifying label on the reminder device. The panelis thereby configured to help the user remember which task is being tracked by the reminder device. For example, the user may have multiples of the reminder device, for tracking multiple tasks, and the panelmay allow the user to differentiate between the various reminder devicesand tasks.

72 34 24 10 10 36 Once the user has completed the relevant task, the user can rotate the dialto position the indiciumbeneath the selectable aperture of the plurality of aperturesthat corresponds with the day, or time, at which the user completed the task. When the user next looks at the reminder device, the user will be provided with the visual representation of the day, or time, at which the task was last completed. For example, the user may have trouble remembering when an air filter was last replaced, or when the gutters of their home were last cleaned. The reminder deviceprovides a quick, visual reminder of when those tasks were last completed. The plurality of labelsclarify the day, or time, at which the tasks were last completed.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements.